A void refurbishment is the work done while a room or house is empty between tenancies: repairs, redecoration, flooring, deep cleaning and safety checks, done quickly so the room can be let again. Nottingham is 22 miles north of Leicester. We price void and between-tenancy refurbs there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Nottingham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7
- Location
- 22 miles north of Leicester
- Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nottingham involve?
- Pre-void walk-round and fixed-price list
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Carpet, vinyl or laminate replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom refresh
- Repairs to doors, closers, locks and fittings
Which rules apply in Nottingham?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Nottingham before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Nottingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 11 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards 1 Jan 2024-31 Dec 2028. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 16 wards 1 Dec 2023-30 Nov 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Nottingham before you buy or start work. Source: Nottingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Nottingham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between-tenancy turnaround per room: repairs, redecoration, flooring (our estimate) | £600 – £1,800 | £580 – £1,750 | room |
| Mould treatment and making good | £250 – £500 | £240 – £480 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Nottingham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Nottingham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Nottingham landlords need it?
Landlords in Nottingham most often ask us for this when:
- Rooms empty between tenancies
- Before re-letting a house you have just bought
Questions about void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nottingham
Do you send photos?
Yes. You get a photo report at the end showing each room, so you can let it without visiting.
Do you cover all of Nottingham?
Yes. We work across Nottingham and the NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire. Nearby places we also cover include West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall.
Which council covers HMOs in Nottingham?
Nottingham is covered by Nottingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do void and between-tenancy refurbs cost in Nottingham?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Void and between-tenancy refurbs near Nottingham
- West Bridgford · 2 mi
- Arnold · 3 mi
- Hucknall · 6 mi
- Long Eaton · 6 mi
- Ilkeston · 7 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire
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